After head judge Len Goodman challenged the celebrities to match dance steps with the professional dancers in his side by side challenge; the couples were eager to learn who would be safe and who would return for a musical celebration next week - when mega pop star Stevie Wonder comes to the Ballroom for his 50th musical anniversary to perform all of the songs live.

Professional dancers Mark Ballas and Derek Hough choreographed an out of this world space disco for the opening dance number complete with flashing lasers.

Getting right to the first results Kellie and Derk were declared safe ...

There was no big surprise in last night's elimination on 'Dancing with the Stars,' as the ailing Lisa Vanderpump was eliminated from the mirror ball quest.

The Real Housewives star, who fainted in rehearsals last week, just couldn't seem to keep up with her busy schedule and the physical demands of the dance competition. Lisa thanked her partner Gleb Savchenko, saying it was "a gift" to dance with him, while also giving praise to the remaining competitors.

Here is a breakdown and recap of the evening:

Before any of the couples learned their fate, the professional and Troupe female dancer...

It's story week on “Dancing with the Stars” and the celebrities will be celebrating the best years of their lives. This week the celebrities must perform a solo during their dance.

Sean and Peta started the night off with a Vienneses Waltz that had Sean finishing his solo in his fiancée's arms. The judges said Sean did a good job, had a good frame, and had moments of fluidity. Sean and Peta scored 20 points.

Victor and Lindsay performed a Paso Doble to celebrate his championship but the judges said the dance needed refinement. Bruno said that Victor punched the daylights out of the Paso D...

It was another results night on “Dancing with the Stars” and after a performance filled evening, country star Wynonna Judd and her dance partner Tony Dovolani were eliminated from the competition.

A tearful Wynonna said goodbye to DWTS and her fans; "I feel like I'm in a movie and it's over too soon. Gosh, what am I going to do now? Tomorrow, am I going to sleep in? I don't have to rehearse. I'm going to go home, I'm gonna work on my record, I'm gonna get back on that stage and sing, which is what God gave me the gift to do."

This week on “Dancing with the Stars” travels back in time to the days of high school and Prom Night.

After a group performance on the dance floor the competition began with Ali and Mak performing a Viennese Waltz that the judges said had expression and quality of movement. Ali and Mark scored 23 points for their Viennese Waltz.

Andy Dick and Sharna performed a Cha Cha that the judges agreed was full of entertainment but had little to do with a Cha Cha. Andy and Sharna scored 18 points for their dance.

With Ingo entering the dance floor on a motorcycle, Ingo and Kym performed a Paso Dobl...

This week on “American Idol” the eight remaining singers perform the songs of not just Motown but of the Motor City Detroit. Joining Jimmy Iovine to mentor the singers is the Grammy Award winning legend Smokey Robinson who gave the Idols a master class in Motown and then joined Jimmy in the studio.

Along with the eight solo performances, the Idols will join together for some group acts.

Candice got the night started with the Marvin Gaye hit “I Heard it Through the Gapevine” in a performance the judges called 'really good', 'great', 'in control', and 'fantastic.'

Anthony, Kris, and Wayne face one last challenge on “Face Off” before one of them will walk away with a new car and the $100,000 prize.

The final challenge will be revealed before a live audience in Las Vegas when the guys are challenged to create two original themed characters for the aquatic show “Le Reve” - The Dream.

Each artist chooses a theme for their characters – one the dream thief and the other the victim – and the characters must 'hold up' during the show. “Le Reve” takes place in and around a million gallon water tank so the makeups must be waterproof – something the artists h...

Last night's 'Dancing with the Stars' first live show and elimination had its share of surprises, most of all being the outcome. Getting right to it - Dorothy Hamill revealed that she was withdrawing from the competition upon her doctor's recommendation due to a spinal injury.

We guess her injury was worse than thought, “I’ve taken the advice from my spine surgeon and I need to withdraw from the competition. It could be irreparable nerve damage and it would be completely unfair for me to stay in this and have any of these people go home,” said an emotional Hamill. “It’s not that I don’t w...

The 12 couples on “Dancing with the Stars” return to the dance floor with new dance styles and routines as they vie for judge's scores and fan votes in an effort to avoid elimination on the first results show of the season Tuesday.

After head judge Len Goodman said that he wanted to see some dancing this week, Ingo and Kym performed a Quickstep that drew smiles from the judge who touted the improved performance on the dance floor.

Fighting injuries, Dorothy and Tristan performed a Jive that the judges called a brave attempt with promise but messy.